Did Syrian rebels expect they would succeed in taking the capital and toppling Assad?

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus, forcing him to flee and ending his family’s decades of rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East. Did the rebel forces themselves expect they would succeed in taking the capital? FRANCE 24’s William … Read more

France: an archbishop’s knock formally restores Paris’ Notre-Dame to life

With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a specially designed crosier carved from fire-scorched beams, the monument roared back to life. For the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe … Read more

The role of Turkey in the toppling of Syria’s Assad by Islamist rebels

Turkey has stated its support for Syria’s territorial integrity: the last thing it wants is a Kurdish-controlled autonomous region on its border. Ankara has conducted several incursions into Syria since 2016 with the aim of pushing back the Islamic State group or Kurdish militants and creating a buffer zone along its border. What consequences does … Read more

Syria: where does Turkey stand as Assad government falls to rebels?

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus. Turkey has been a main backer of opposition groups aiming to topple Assad since the outbreak of the civil war in 2011. While Turkish officials have strongly rejected claims of any involvement, observers believe that the offensive could not have gone ahead without … Read more

Tata Power’s net profit expected to be ₹ 10000 crore by FY30, contribution of renewable segment will be 50% – share of renewables in tata power profit to reach 5000 crore by fy30

Tata Power: Tata Power, which has registered a net profit of ₹4100 crore in FY 2024, expects its profit to increase by 2.5 times in the next six years. The company expects its net profit to reach ₹10,000 crore by FY30, of which the renewable segment will contribute 50 per cent. In contrast, the share … Read more

Rebels try to prevent Syrians from looting public institutions after Assad falls

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending 50 years rule. Crowds gathered in Damascus to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government, while some entered the presidential palace and the central back. Rebels are trying to bring back order to the capital, … Read more

Syria’s Assad falls: how realistic are hopes for a smooth transition?

Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, ending his family’s iron-fisted rule after more than 13 years of civil war. As Syrians expressed joy, Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali called for free elections so Syrians can choose who they want. Are hopes for a smooth transition realistic? Answer … Read more